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First State Inn

6.1/10 Pleasant | 37 Reviews
2-star motel
First State Inn

1760 North Dupont Highway | Dover, DELAWARE DE 19901, US View Map

6.1 Pleasant 37 Reviews View Map
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In every room: Air conditioning · TV · Shower · Bathtub or shower

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Key facts

Property type
2-star motel
Address
1760 North Dupont Highway | Dover, DELAWARE DE 19901, US
Nearby landmark
Dover Motorsports Inc · 1.2 mi (straight line)
Check-in / check-out
14:00 / 11:00
Top facilities
Free parking, Free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk
Guest score
6.1/10 from 37 reviews

Overview

Highlights, description and the facilities guests use most.

  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Great for activities
  • Located in heart of Dover
  • Excellent room comfort & quality

About First State Inn

Located within 2.6 miles of Dover International Speedway and 18 miles of Killens Pond Water Park, First State Inn has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Dover. The property is around a 15-minute walk from Delaware State Police Museum and Education Center, 1.7 miles from Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village and 2.5 miles from Richardson Park. Wesley College is 3.2 miles away and Saulsbury Road Park is 4.2 miles from the motel.

At the motel, every room includes a closet. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at First State Inn also have free WiFi. At the accommodation the rooms are equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV.

Staff at First State Inn are always available to provide information at the reception. Williams Park is 3 miles from the motel, while Silver Lake Park is 3.1 miles from the property. New Castle Airport is 39 miles away.

Top Amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi

Location

1760 North Dupont Highway | Dover, DELAWARE DE 19901, US

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Services & Facilities

5 amenities in 4 categories.

General

1 item
  • 24-Hour Front Desk

Media & Technology

1 item
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room Amenities

1 item
  • Air Conditioning

Transportation

2 items
  • Free Parking
  • On-site parking

Policies

Check-in, check-out and house rules.

  • Check-in
    14:00
  • Check-out
    11:00
  • Front desk [24-hour]

FAQs about First State Inn

What are the check-in and check-out times at First State Inn?
Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.
What is there to see near First State Inn?
Places nearby include Dover Motorsports Inc, Dover Downs & Slots and Dover International Speedway.
Which facilities does First State Inn have?
Facilities include free parking, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour front desk.
Is parking available?
Yes, free parking is available.

Guest Score and Reviews

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6.1 /10
Pleasant
Based on 37 Reviews
D
Darrin
Group Traveler · Jun 26, 2025
1.0

My 10 minutes stay in small office was worse experience. Of my life Liked: The place messed up my dates. Front desk person was rude and unfriendly. Disliked: Place totally just messed up. This booking site did nothing about get my money back. Book your own hotel stay.

J
Jesse
solo traveller · Jul 7, 2025
10.0

Exceptional

L
Ludwig
Couple · Jul 17, 2025
10.0

Liked: Location

T
Tammy
young couple · Jul 26, 2025
10.0

Exceptional

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M
Monifah
review category business travellers · Aug 11, 2025
8.0

Very good

B
Brittany
review category business travellers · Aug 11, 2025
10.0

Exceptional

M
Mbflyer
review category business travellers · Aug 16, 2025
8.0

Very good

C
Carl-hens
young couple · Aug 18, 2025
1.0

Bad

M
Marilyn
solo traveller · Aug 22, 2025
10.0

Exceptional

C
charles
Solo Traveler · Aug 24, 2025
6.0

Liked: The location was good for me to see customers within a 100-mile radius. It was surprisingly quiet as it has people living at the motel (I'm happy they have a place to live regardless of personal/social circumstances). Disliked: The motel could use a good scrubbing and linen service. I was a l

M
Martin
young couple · Aug 25, 2025
2.0

Very poor

M
Michele
Couple · Sep 1, 2025
8.0

Liked: I like that I can see my vehicle right in front of the door Disliked: More pillows

H
Herman
Solo Traveler · Sep 3, 2025
10.0

A pleasant hotel stay. Liked: One member of staff was particularly courteous when I came to him with a problem. Disliked: There was nothing to dislike.

E
Eric
young couple · Sep 8, 2025
6.0

Pleasant

M
Michele
Couple · Sep 24, 2025
8.0

Liked: Nothing Disliked: Yes

E
Eugene
Couple · Oct 3, 2025
7.0

Staff nice. Close to highway Liked: Price Disliked: Other tenants

D
Danielle
solo traveller · Oct 13, 2025
2.0

Very poor

B
Bridget
solo traveller · Nov 3, 2025
5.0

Room served the purpose of... Liked: Staff was courteous Disliked: Even though I was given a non-smoking room, it did not feel as "clean" because all smoking rooms were above me but people smoked on the upper level outside. The room was crowded but the bathroom was very large. Missing complimentary

B
Bridget A.
Solo Traveler · Nov 3, 2025
5.0

Room served the purpose of my stay. Liked: Staff was courteous Disliked: Even though I was given a non-smoking room, it did not feel as "clean" because all smoking rooms were above me but people smoked on the upper level outside. The room was crowded but the bathroom was very large. Missing complime

E
Eugene
Couple · Nov 19, 2025
5.0

Staff is great Liked: Location Disliked: Clientele

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Eugene
Couple · Dec 11, 2025
5.0

Liked: Staff Disliked: Clients

C
Carla
Family with young children · Jan 19, 2026
9.0

I would be willing to stay here again Liked: Clean, neat, and comfortable Disliked: Nothing

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Elyse
Family with young children · Jan 19, 2026
1.0

I lost money, it was not a place you would want to stay at. Liked: NOTHING Disliked: The place looked like a place were prostitutes hung out. I lost my monet after seeing what I saw I did not come back. I never entered the room .

B
Bridget
solo traveller · Apr 20, 2026
5.0

Passable

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Tasha
solo traveller · Jun 22, 2026
6.0

Pleasant Liked: Room was clean and what we expected at that price. Disliked: We were asked if we wanted to buy crack by people parked in the parking lot outside our room.

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